Manoratha, aka: Manas-ratha, Mano-ratha; 10 Definition(s)

Introduction

Manoratha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Manoratha (मनोरथ, “hint at a desire”) refers to one of the thirty-six “characteristic features” (lakṣaṇa) of perfect ‘poetic compositions’ (kāvyabandha) and ‘dramatic compositions’ (dṛśyakāvya, or simply kāvya). According to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 17, these thirty-six lakṣaṇas act as instructions for composing playwrights. The term is used throughout nāṭyaśāstra literature.

Manoratha (मनोरथ, “indirect expression of one’s desire”).—One of the thirty-six lakṣaṇa, or “excellent points of a dramatic composition”;—Description of manoratha: Expressing one’s secret desire of the heart by a pretence of referring to somebody else’s condition, is called Indirect Expression of Desire (manoratha, lit. “object of the mind”).

context information

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (śāstra) of performing arts, (nāṭya, e.g., theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing dramatic plays (nataka) and poetic works (kavya).

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Manoratha (मनोरथ).—A calf once created by Śrī Kṛṣṇa by his spiritual powers. (See under Surabhi).

Manoratha (मनोरथ) refers to the “reach of mental conception”, to which Lord Śiva is beyond, as mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.19.—“[...] the devotee [viz., Guṇanidhi] opened his eyes and gazed at lord Śiva, the moon-crested consort of Umā who was shining with a brilliance that excelled thousands of rising suns. Dazzled by the brilliance, he closed his eyes and addressed the lord of lords who is beyond the reach of mental conception (manoratha-padātin). ‘O lord, please give my eyes the power to see your feet’.”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

manoratha : (m.) wish.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Marathi-English dictionary

manōratha (मनोरथ).—m (S) Purpose, design, plan, scheme, desire, wish. 2 or manōrathasṛṣṭi f Mental creations or fictions; pictures or phantasms of the imagination.

manōratha (मनोरथ).—m Purpose, design, wish.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Manoratha (मनोरथ).—

1) 'the car of the mind', a wish, desire; अवतरतः सिद्धिपथं शब्दः स्वमनोरथस्येव (avatarataḥ siddhipathaṃ śabdaḥ svamanorathasyeva) M.1.22; मनोरथानामगतिर्न विद्यते (manorathānāmagatirna vidyate) Ku.5.64; R.2.72;12.59; उत्पद्यन्ते विलीयन्ते दरिद्राणां मनोरथाः (utpadyante vilīyante daridrāṇāṃ manorathāḥ) Udb.; आशा नाम नदी मनोरथजला (āśā nāma nadī manorathajalā) Bh.3.45.

2) a desired object; मनोरथाय नाशंसे (manorathāya nāśaṃse) Ś.7.13.

3) (in dramas) a hint, a wish expressed indirectly or covertly. °तृतीया (tṛtīyā) Name of the third day in the bright half of Chaitra. °दायक (dāyaka) a. fulfilling one's expectations. (-kaḥ) Name of a Kalpa-taru. °द्रुमः (drumaḥ) the god of love. °बन्धः (bandhaḥ) cherishing or entertaining of desire. °बन्धुः (bandhuḥ) the friend of (who satisfies) desires; तस्या भवानपि मनोरथबन्धबन्धुः (tasyā bhavānapi manorathabandhabandhuḥ) Māl.1.34. °सिद्धिः (siddhiḥ) f. fulfilment of one's desires. °सृष्टिः (sṛṣṭiḥ) f. a creation of the fancy, a castle in the air.

Derivable forms: manorathaḥ (मनोरथः).

Manoratha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms manas and ratha (रथ).

Manoratha (मनोरथ).—n. of a piśāca: Mmk 18.5.

Manoratha (मनोरथ).—m.

(-thaḥ) 1. Wish, desire. 2. A desired object. 3. A wish expressed indirectly, (in drama.) E. manas the heart, and ratha vehicle.

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